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Kunle Adelabu The management of the Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall, Ikorodu, has honoured the former Commissioner for Physical Planning & Urban Development, Lagos State, Prince Rotimi Ogunleye, with a Merit Award. Ogunleye, who was honoured for serving for two terms as the General Secretary of the Board, was presented with the award during the inaugural meeting of the board this year, at the Gbadamosi Conference Room, Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall, at the weekend. The former Commissioner, who completed his tenure last December, was also the General…

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Kunle Adelabu The old students of the United High School, Ikorodu, have constituted its national body about 40 years after the school turned out its first set of graduates, with various set associations coming into existence. Its first executive council, led by Alhaji Dapo Dawodu – Olowosago, was inaugurated at a well – attended ceremony which had the presence of members of various sets. The event was held at the school premises on Alison Street/Etunrenren Road, Ikorodu, on December 26, 2022. He was inaugurated alongside other executives: Alhaji Mojeed Sanni…

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Kunle Adelabu The Dangote/Ikorodu Ferry Terminal of the TOS Benson Avenue in Ipakodo, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, which was closed for rehabilitation since October 2022, has been re – opened for motorists and other road users. The road, which has been reconstructed with interlock and drainages on both sides, was closed until afternoon on Saturday, January 7, 2023. It was discovered by our reporter who covered the flag – off of the Rep. Babajimi Benson’s re – election campaign on Saturday,…

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Kunle Adelabu-Call for increase in INEC staff at centres The collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVC) at various wards across lkorodu division kicked off on Friday, January 6, with many residents trooping out to collect their cards. Prospective voters commended the process which many describing it as seamless, while some, however, said that the process can be made faster if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deployed more staff to the centres. Our reporters visited collection centres in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA)…

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, has concluded plans to hold its second edition of the Police and Youth Dialogue. The dialogue session is themed: “The Police, Youth and The Law: Strategic Collaborations for A Safer Lagos”. According to the State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Olusegun Dawodu, the session is scheduled to hold from Tuesday, 10th January – Friday, 20th January, 2023 in all the five Administrative Divisions of the State and will be attended by relevant stakeholders including…

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Kunle Adelabu It was royalty, glamour and glitz galore as the Executive Chairman, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Otunba (Hon.) Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju (SKO), gathered family members, friends, associates, political leaders and traditional rulers to celebrate his 55th birthday anniversary. Hon. Sulaimon, who wore native attire which depicted his royal status, also had brown beads round his neck and wrists and a white ‘Abeti Aja’ cap to complement his unique outfit. At the memorable celebration held at the Musical Village, Ikorodu, on Tuesday, January 3, 2022, were royal…

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Wale Jagun The hip-hop fuji musician, Joseph Oluwafemi, popularly known by his stage name, ‘Femi Satoshi’, who was reportedly abducted by kidnappers, has been released late Wednesday night. THE IMPACT gathered that the graduate of the State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), was allegedly abducted in the early hours of Saturday, December 31, 2022. According to chats on the WhatsApp platforms of the alumni association of LASPOTECH, his friends claimed that they became aware of his predicament following the video evidence sent to his class group chat. It was gathered that the video…

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